SAM (System Advisor Model) vs Aurora Solar

A side-by-side comparison of pricing, ratings, target audience, integrations, and key features to help solar businesses choose between SAM (System Advisor Model) and Aurora Solar.

	SAM (System Advisor Model) Free performance and financial modeling from NREL	Sponsored Aurora Solar Remote solar design & sales software
Rating	4.7(58)	4.8(312)
Pricing	Free	Custom Quote
Free Trial	Yes	No
Target Audience	ResidentialCommercialUtility	ResidentialCommercial
Key Features	Free and open-source performance modeling Detailed financial modeling for PV and storage Weather data integration for accurate yield estimates Widely used standard in academic and government analysis	Remote LiDAR-based site modeling with no in-person survey required Automated shade analysis and production estimates Permit-ready design packages generated in minutes Branded, interactive proposals for faster customer sign-off
Integrations	PVsystSolargis API	SalesforceHubSpotSolarEdge APIEnphase APIDocuSignQuickBooks
	Visit Website	Visit Website

Quick takeaways

Rating: Aurora Solar has the edge.
Review volume: Aurora Solar has the edge.
Integration breadth: Aurora Solar has the edge.

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